Beginning Today . . .
Beginning
today I will no longer worry about
Beginning today I will
no longer worry about tomorrow.
Beginning today I will
look in the mirror and I will
Beginning today I will
cherish each moment of my life.
Beginning today I will
take a moment to step off the
Beginning today I will
take life one day at a time,
Beginning today I walk
with renewed faith in human
Beginning today I will
open my mind and my heart. I
Beginning today I am
responsible for my own happiness
Beginning today I will
learn something new; I will try
Beginning today.
And every day.
by Penny Jacqueline White
yesterday. It
is in the past and the past will never
change. Only I
can change by choosing to do so.
Tomorrow will always
be there, waiting for me to make
the most of it.
But I cannot make the most of
tomorrow without first
making the most of today.
see a person worthy
of my respect and admiration.
This capable woman looking
back at me is someone I
enjoy spending time
with and someone I would like to
get to know better.
I value this gift bestowed
upon me in this world and
I will unselfishly share
this gift with others. I
will use this gift to
enhance the lives of others.
beaten path and to revel
in the mysteries I encounter.
I will face challenges
placed before me with courage
and determination.
I will overcome what barriers
there may be which hinder
my quest for growth and
self-improvement.
one step at a time.
Discouragement will not be
allowed to taint my
positive self-image, my desire to
succeed or my capacity
to love.
kindness. Regardless
of what has gone before, I
believe there is hope
for a brighter and better
future.
will welcome new experiences.
I will meet new people.
I will not expect perfection
from myself nor anyone
else: perfection
does not exist in an imperfect
world. But I will
applaud the attempt to overcome
human foibles.
and I will do things
that make me happy . . . admire
the beautiful wonders
of nature, listen to my favorite
music, pet a kitten
or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath
. . . pleasure can be
found in the most simple of
gestures.
something different;
I will savor all the various
flavors life has to
offer. I will change what I can
and the rest I will
let go. I will strive to become
the best me I can possibly
be.
